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AA the fall season gets underway so do colds, flus, sore throats, and other germ-spreading viruses. Practicing cold and flu etiquette not only protects you from getting the bug but those around you, too. In our Get Nice with Nancy segment, Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs of Polished shares

Summer is in full swing and it’s likely you’ve been invited to many tasty BBQs and for a dip in a friend or family’s swimming pool. It’s gracious to not only accept such thoughtful and welcoming invitations but also do so with the best of manners. In

Tune in as Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs talks with The Big KTRS on The Jennifer and Wendy Show about wedding etiquette and the do’s and don’ts of being a gracious guest.

Air travel today comes with many challenges. Flight cancellations, flight delays, discourteous travelers, crowded flights, smaller seats, and on and on. Sadly, traveling by air has lost its cache. How can a passenger make the best of their flying experiences? We have etiquette expert Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs

Getting a divorce and going your separate ways are difficult for any person no matter who initiates the parting of ways. Both hearts are heavy and feel pain and disappointment. It takes time to heal, and when you put your best intentions and actions in the forefront,

They say that “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And it’s true. Soft skills matter. In fact, according to today’s guest Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs, studies prove that people skills trump talent and can often make the difference in how far you climb

Published in Progressive Women’s Leadership BY NANCY SCHNOEBELEN IMBS “Difficult conversations do not just involve feelings, they are at their very core about feelings.”  – Douglas Stone   Let’s face it, most of us dread having that difficult conversation. Whether it be delivering bad news to a

Polished Chief Soft Skills Officer Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs shares her passion and advice for helping to enhance success for professionals. See pages 11-12 (In the Spotlight, A Chat with an Expert) to read her feature article.

Most of us dread having a difficult conversation. Whether it be delivering bad news to a co-worker, discussing a delicate topic with a friend, talking to your boss about a work issue that needs to change or other challenging topics, these conversations are, well, difficult. Just thinking

Tune into Progressive Women’s Leadership podcast as Nancy Imbs of Polished shares why #SelfAwareness is critical in the workplace and how you can boost your self-awareness too.